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Table of Contents
History
5
Table of Contents
6
Preface
9
Warranty (US and Canada)
11
Warranty (Non US or Canada)
18
California Evaporative Emissions Control System Warranty Statement
19
Privacy Statement
20
Introduction
21
Owner's Manual
21
Your Responsibilities
21
Source of Information
21
Warranties
21
Contact Phone Numbers and Internet Addresses
21
Section 1 • Safety
22
Explanation of Safety Labels
22
Warning Labels
22
Safety Precautions
22
Safe Boating Means
23
In Addition
23
Safe Boating Checklist
23
Before Departure
23
Trailering (if Applicable)
23
After Return
23
General Considerations
24
Maintain Control
24
Boarding
24
Impaired Operation
24
Operator's Responsibility
25
Legally Mandated Equipment (Minimum Required)
26
Personal Flotation Devices (Pfd's)
26
Fire Extinguisher (Portable)
26
Whistle, Horn
26
Visual Distress Signal
26
Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation
26
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
27
In the Event CO Alarm Activates
27
Lifesaving Equipment
28
PFD Requirement
28
Pfd Classification
28
Emergency Situations
30
Medical Emergency
30
Water Rescue
30
Returning to the Victim
30
Making Contact
30
Getting Back on Board
30
Unassisted Reboarding
30
Fire
30
To Lessen The Danger Of Fire
31
Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing
31
Flooding
31
Swamping
31
Capsizing
31
Collision
32
Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure
32
Grounding
32
Distress Signals
32
Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
32
Audible Distress Signals
33
Radio Communication
33
Weather
33
Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing
34
Swimming
34
Diving
34
Water Skiing
35
Water Skiing Signals
35
Towed Inflatables
37
Ignition Shutdown Safety Switch
37
St Mate TM Safety and Security System
37
Float Plan
38
Chart Your Course
38
Environmental Considerations
38
Fuel & Oil Spillage
38
Excessive Noise
39
Wake/Wash
39
Homeland Security Restrictions
39
America's Waterway Watch
39
Warning Label Locations
39
Key to Symbols Used on Controls & Prints
42
Section 2 • General Information
44
Construction Standards
44
Our Hull
44
Hull Identification Number
44
Servicing Your Boston Whaler
44
Manufacturer's Certification
44
Certification Design Category
46
Power Capacity
46
Specifications & Dimensions
47
Passenger Areas
48
Recommended Passenger Locations
49
Location of Thru-Hull Fittings
50
Features
51
Optional Features
53
Seating
55
Helm Station Switch Panel
56
Smartcraft TM Vesselview MOBILE
56
Gear Shift & Throttle Control
57
Power Trim & Tilt
57
Navigation Lighting
58
Operating the Navigation Lighting
58
Hydraulic Steering
59
Operation
59
Steering Pull
59
Trim Tab Adjustment
59
Tow Arch (Option)
60
Recreational Safety
60
Trolling Motor Panel (Option)
60
Bow Tow Eye (Option)
61
Towing a Disabled Boat
61
Canvas (Option)
62
Propeller
63
Docking, Lifting and Trailering
64
Docking
64
Lifting
64
Trailering
65
Tow Vehicle
65
Engine Trailering
66
Trailer Description
66
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
68
Bilge Pump
68
Maintenance
68
Fuel & Oil Spillage
69
Fuel System
69
Fuel Tank
69
Fuel Vent
70
Filling the Tank
70
Fuel Distribution System
71
Maintenance
71
Static Electricity and the Fuel System
71
Ethanol-Blended Fuel
72
Filling the Tank
73
Phase Separation
73
Additives
73
Fuel Filters
73
Maintenance
73
Storage
73
Starting the Engine
74
Prior to Starting
74
Start Engine
74
Warming up the Engine
75
Stopping the Engine
75
Livewell (Option)
76
Operation
76
Maintenance
76
Stowable Bow Table
77
Retractable Swim Ladder
77
Entertainment System (Option)
77
Anchoring
78
Considerations
78
Lowering the Anchor
79
Setting the Anchor
79
Weighing the Anchor
79
Anchor Light
79
To Install the Anchor Light
79
Section 4 • Electrical
80
Electrical System
80
DC Electrical System
80
Battery
80
Battery Box
80
Main DC Breaker
81
Electronics Main Breaker
81
Fuse Block
81
Component Breakers
81
Accessory Receptacle
82
Accessory Receptacle (Option)
82
Battery Switch
82
Trolling Motor (Option)
83
Wiring Identification Chart
84
Electrical Schematics & Harnesses
84
Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
92
Routine Care & Maintenance
92
Hull
92
Aquatic Invasive Species
92
Waxing the Gel Coat Surfaces
93
Hull Maintenance
93
Hull Blistering
93
Prevention
94
Bottom Painting
94
Bottom Painting a Bare Hull
94
Bottom Painting a Pre-Painted Hull
95
Rubrail Care
95
Cleaning Fiberglass & Non-Skid
95
Stainless Steel Care
96
Aluminum Care
96
Standard Vinyl Cushions
97
Cool Technology Vinyl Cushions
97
Water Exposure
97
Cleaning Your Instrument Gauges
97
Canvas Care and Maintenance
97
Maintaining a Good Appearance
97
On a Regular Basis
97
Cleaning Stubborn Stains
98
Maintaining Zippers and Hardware
98
Cleaning Acrylic Windscreen
98
Maintaining Your Teak
98
Long Term Storage & Winterization
99
Engine
99
Fuel System
99
Electrical System
99
Battery
100
Deck
100
Drainage
100
Avoid Loss
100
Cover
100
Trailer Storage
100
Environment
100
Reinforcement Locations
101
Reinforcement Location Diagram
102
Maintenance Log
103
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Boston Whaler 170 Montauk Specifications
General
Maximum Horsepower
90 HP
Seating Capacity
7
Max Capacity
1, 400 lbs
Length Overall
17' 4" (5.28 m)
Draft
9"
Fuel Capacity
25 gallons
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